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New Silicone Gel Breast Implants Approved for Breast Augmentation
The FDA has approved Mentor's MemoryShape™ silicone gel breast implants, bringing to 5 the total number of silicone implants available for breast augmentation and reconstruction. As with other shaped implants from Allergan and Sientra, these are filled with highl...
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Who’s Doing Your Botox?
The distinction between medical treatments performed in a doctor's office and beauty treatments done in a beauty salon has been blurred by the advent of medi-spas. The proliferation of these establishments has been accompanied by an increasing number of surgical and non-sur...
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Breast Augmentation – Newest Options
Women who have sought breast enlargement have been offered saline and silicone implants for years, but recently the types of implants and alternatives for breast augmentation have increased significantly. Traditionally, breast implants were only available with a round contour, si...
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Younger Patients Seek Cosmetic Procedures
Plastic surgeons have performed operations on patients of all ages, with the bulk of surgery on young patients being reconstructive in nature for acquired or congenital deformities. Rhinoplasty, or nose jobs, may be indicated for girls as young as 16 years of age, and are accepta...
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Choosing Your Plastic Surgeon
Choosing Your Plastic Surgeon Posted on: May 24 2013 By: Dr. Olivia HutchinsonWhen it comes to finding a great plastic surgeon, patients in NYC are lucky to have some outstanding choices. If you're thinking about undergoing any cosmetic surgery procedure, do your res...
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In Time for Summer – Plastic Surgery Options
With Memorial Day upon us, the the unofficial start of summer has arrived. As you emerge from a long cold winter and spring, you may not have been motivated to get your “beach body” in the best shape. If you want a flat tummy and toned muscles before your summer vacat...
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Breast Implants, Mammography and Cancer
Numerous epidemiologic studies have sought to establish whether women who have undergone cosmetic breast augmentation are at increased risk of developing breast cancer. The conclusion of these studies is that breast implants do not increase a woman's risk of breast cancer...
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Breast Augmentation Boosts Self-Esteem
Breast enhancement with saline or silicone breast implants has obvious physical results, and a new study (1) in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery evaluates the potential psychological benefits of the procedure. In its review of over 200 cases of breast augmentation...
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Silicone Breast Implants – History and News
Silicone Breast Implants - History and News Posted on: May 1 2013 By: Dr. Olivia HutchinsonSilicone gel filled breast implants that are currently used in plastic surgery for breast augmentation are significantly different from those previously available. The...
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The Eyes Have It – Improving Appearance with Fillers, Fat, and Lifts
A common concern for both women and men is the unsightly appearance of dark under eye circles and puffiness. Like many of our physical features, these are due to our genetic makeup, but they can contribute to making us look tired and are often one of the earliest signs of aging...
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Safety of Injectable Dermal Fillers
Soft tissue fillers are available as minimally invasive or non-surgical alternatives for improving facial contour, increasing volume, or reducing wrinkles. The most popular products include hyaluronic acid (HA) formulations such as Juvederm Ultra, Juvederm Ultra Plus, Juvederm XC...
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Gynecomastia in Adolescents: Psychosocial Impact
Gynecomastia, or male breast enlargement, is a relatively common benign condition that affects boys during puberty. Although up to 2/3 of boys may develop gynecomastia at some point during adolescence, in most cases this will resolve on its own without treatment, usually by age 1...
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